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NPR's Melissa Block talks with host Bob Edwards about the Florida State Legislature. Yesterday the Florida House of Representatives voted to certify a slate of electors loyal to Governor Bush. But it is unclear whether or not that measure will reach the Florida Senate, in the light of last night's ruling of the US Supreme Court.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the reaction from the Bush camp on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling. Former secretary of state James Baker spoke for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney when he told reporters that they are "very pleased and gratified" over the decision. Allies of the Texas Governor say they believe

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are reacting to yesterday's Supreme Court decision that may have finalized the 2000 presidential election. Members of Congress from both parties anxiously await tonight's speeches from both Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush, wondering if the bitter divide caused by the post-election controversy will begin to subside.

The decision of the U-S Supreme Court that ended the recounting of Florida's presidential vote has brought Vice President Al Gore to the brink of conceding the presidential election. But while Washington awaited that speech tonight -- and a victory statement from Texas Governor George W. Bush -- Gore supporters in Tallahassee held a rally to protest what they saw as injustice. The rally was organized by the AFL-CIO and featured Jesse Jackson among other speakers. NPR's David Welna was there and filed this report.

Power shortages in the west are not just affecting California. The governors of Oregon and Washington are asking their residents to cut back on electricity use. The two states are also relaxing environmental standards that have hampered power production - and they're calling on California to do the same. Tom Banse reports from Olympia, Washington.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of Bush versus Gore. Attorneys for Texas Governor George W. Bush asked for the counting of Florida's presidential ballots to be halted permanently. Gore is asking that the justices to allow the recount to resume. The number of demonstrators dropped today after the wild scene outside the court yesterday. But, inside, many more journalists than usual are watching developments. Noah talks with NPR's Nina Totenberg about the wait for the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

A sound montage of some of the voices in this past week's news, including Leon County Circuit Court Judge N. Sanders Sauls; Ben Ginsberg, attorney for Governor George W. Bush of Texas; Senator Joesph Lieberman; David Boies, attorney for Vice President Al Gore; Barry Richard, attorney for Governor Bush; Craig Waters, spokesman for the Florida Supreme Court; former Secretary of State James Baker; Bill Daley, campaign chairman for Vice President Gore; Secretary Baker; David Boies.

NPR's Debbie Elliott reports from Tallahassee that Florida's state legislature has been called into special session to consider appointing a slate of presidential electors. The legislature is controlled by Republicans who appear to favor appointing electors for Governor George W. Bush. Democratic legislators are speaking out against the special session, saying it is not appropriate for the legislature to appoint electors while court-ordered recounts are under way.

With the election in limbo, both of the candidates are keeping fairly low-profiles these days. Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about what Texas Governor George Bush has on his schedule while he waits for the outcome.

The Florida Supreme Court sat in solemn session today to hear the arguments of both presidential campaigns regarding the counting of disputed ballots. Lawyers for Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush took turns bearing the questions of the seven justices, who now must decide whether this presidential election contest comes to an end or goes on. NPR's Melissa Block reports from Tallahassee.